Senior Operations Lead: Mechanical Assembly & Service

Advantest America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America is seeking an Operations Leader to drive Mechanical Assembly and Service Center Operations, ensuring efficient manufacturing execution, depot repair, refurbishment, and logistics coordination. You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Sales to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

The role emphasizes scalable, safe operations with a focus on customer satisfaction, performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field required.
• Significant experience leading operations in manufacturing or service centers.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of Mechanical Assembly and Service Center functions to meet production, quality, and delivery targets.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with growth objectives and customer requirements.
• Establish metrics and management systems to monitor performance and drive accountability.
• Manage staffing, training, and succession planning to support business needs.
• Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Systems

Cross-functional Collaboration

Depot Repair

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MBA or equivalent leadership coursework

Tools

ERP systems

Kaizen tools

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Advantest America is seeking an Operations Leader to drive Mechanical Assembly and Service Center Operations, ensuring efficient manufacturing execution, depot repair, refurbishment, and logistics coordination. You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Sales to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

The role emphasizes scalable, safe operations with a focus on customer satisfaction, performance